Journal of Adult Development

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Adult Development is an interdisciplinary journal covering development in early adulthood, midlife, and later adulthood.

The Journal supports innovative theoretical and empirical articles that help direct the future of our field.

Critical issues include the importance of life-long education, work and family changes, and physical and mental health influencing adult development.

In addition, the impact of personality, emotions, cognition, and biomarkers are areas of interest.

The Journal of Adult Development emphasizes the importance of interindividual differences and contextual issues influencing adult development.

Interventions that promote optimal development throughout the adult life span are also welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.756

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7314

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	247

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Mental Illness and Mental Health: The Two Continua Model Across the Lifespan

  Citation: 817

  Authors: Gerben J., Corey L. M.

• Conceptions of the Transition to Adulthood: Perspectives From Adolescence Through Midlife

  Citation: 537

  Authors: Jeffrey Jensen

• An Exploratory Analysis of a Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale

  Citation: 255

  Authors: Jeffrey Dean

• Forgiveness and Health: Age Differences in a U.S. Probability Sample

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Loren L., David R., Marc A., Susan A.

• Coming to Terms with Coparenting: Implications of Definition and Measurement

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Laurie A., Dyane P.

• Assessing and Measuring Spirituality: Confronting Dilemmas of Universal and Particular Evaluative Criteria

  Citation: 208

  Authors: David O.

• Spiritual Development Across the Adult Life Course: Findings from a Longitudinal Study

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Paul, Michele

• Autonomy and Relatedness in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: Relationships with Parental Support and Psychological Distress

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Cristiano, Sonia, Francesca, Alida, Maria Grazia

• Growing Points for Coparenting Theory and Research

  Citation: 167

  Authors: James P., Regina, Nirmala

• Neurofeedback Treatment of Depression and Anxiety

  Citation: 155

  Authors: D. Corydon

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